sermonize
To speak in the manner of a sermonTo speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
Translations
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4 senses(intransitive)To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
(intransitive)To inculcate rigid rules.
(transitive)To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
(transitive)To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
Forms
sermonizes, sermonizing, sermonized, sermonizedregular · Lesson
| Base form | sermonize · to sermonize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | sermonizes |
| Present participle | sermonizing |
| Past simple | sermonized |
| Past participle | sermonized |
Tenses
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Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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